1972/01/17MINUTES
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
January 17, 1972
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by First Selectman Arthur
B. Powers. All Selectmen were present.
Also present were: Miss Deena Clavette and Mrs. Blanche Mahan, both of
the press, Mr. Earl A. Johansen and Mrs. Rita Hazen, observers. H. Jackaway.
On motion by Mr. Lanzoni, seconded by Mr. Rio, the minutes of the meeting
held on 1/6/72 were approved. MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. Powers brought the Board up to date on the Manafort Brothers' dump
situation. Mr. Powers said a meeting has been scheduled for Thursday,
January 20th with Mr. Green and the Health Director and Mr. Manafort of
Manafort Brothers Company. It has since been learned that representatives
from Manafort Brothers will not be attending as they are in Florida. Mr.
Powers said Dr. Chotkowski is now in favor of placing a buffer zone between
the pond and the material piled up in front of the pond. This way, any
material dumped will not push the debris which is already piled up into the
pond.
Mr. Powers reported that he had sent a copy of the Statement of Need to
the Public Building Commission.
At this point {7:45 p.m.} the Selectmen Joined a group of interested towns-
people in viewing a presentation put on by Tennis Management Inc. with
respect to the building of tennis courts and the proposed tennis bubble
which Park and Recreation Commissioner Dr. Kiniry is favoring. Mr. Leonard
Paul, representative of the company will bring in more detailed and specific
figures for review by the Board of Finance.
Following the presentation, the Selectmen resumed their meeting.
Mr. Powers reported that Chief Assessor Joseph Scheyd has requested an
extension of one month for the final preparation of the Grand List. Mr.
Scheyd cites the late arrival of the motor vehicle list as the main reason
for asking the State Tax Commissioner for the extension.
On motion by Mr. Lanzoni, seconded by Mr. Powers, it was voted to appoint
Joseph Stiano to the Planning Commission for a five year term. Term to
begin Janaary l, 1972 and to expire on December 31, 1976. Mr. Stiano re-
places Mr. Castiglioni who did not seek reappointment. MOTION CARRIED.
On motionj~Fy Mr. Lanzoni, seconded by Mr. Powers, it was voted to reappoint
Donald 41,m~ee- to a three year term on the Park and Recreation Commission.
Term to begin on January l, 1972 and to expire on December 31, 1974. Motion
Carried.
Mr, Donald Bates, Mkm is also up for reappointment to the Park and Recreation
Commission, Mr. Rio said he would like some time before recommending and/or
voting on this and a few other appointments. Mr. Rio said he would like to
know the names of those persons whose terms are expiring.
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On motion by Hr. Lanzoni, seconded by Mr. Powers, it was voted to appoint
LenD Corvi to a three year term on the Veteran's Advisory Commission. (Mr.
Gates did not seek reappointment.) Hr. Corvi's term will begin January
1, 1972 and expire on December 31, 1974. HOT[ON CARRIED.
On motion by Hr. Rio, seconded by Hr. Lanzoni, It was voted to reappoint
Grant Skinner to a three year term on the Veteran's Advisory Commission.
Term to begin January l, 1972 end to expire on December 31, 1974. HOT[ON
CARRIEO.
On motion by Mr. Lanzont, seconded by Mr. Powers, it was voted to reappoint
Anthony Sbona to a three year term on the Building Code Board of Appeals.
Term to begin on February 1st, 1972 and expiring on January 31, 1975.
MOTION CARRIED.
On motion by Mr. Lanzoni, seconded by Mr. Rio, it was voted to award the
contract for concrete foundation work as regards the new highway sterage
building. Contract was awarded on the basis that zoning regulations
will allow the construction of the building. Low bidder was awarded the
contract, Conrad Cyr $2200. Others bids listed below. MOTION CARRIED.
Gtulietti & Andro Contractors $2875
Angelo OiPinto 3100
Mr. Powers read a letter from Moody's Investors Service, Inc., which was
written to the Connecticut Bank & Trust Company, advising that their Rating
Committee has assigned an A rating to the $1,650,000 Berlin Connecticut
Bonds scheduled for sale on January l l, 1972.
Mr. Powers announced that at the bond sale, held on January 11, 1972,
White Weld Inc was the low bidder at ~q~ per annun, plus a premium of
$3,148.50. Net interest cost: 4.4791
On motion by Mr. Lanzoni, seconded by Mr. Rio, it was voted to sign the
resolution as regards the above noted bond sale. MOTION CARRIED.
The Selectmen read the proposed contract between the Town of Berlin and
the concessionaires at Timberlin Golf Course, Herae Luther and Norman
Schauss. Mr. Rio said that definite times for opening and closing are
not in the contract and it was his opinion that these should be spelled
out. Mr. Powers said this was a valid point and that the contract would
be returned specifying that the Selectmen request an addendum regarding
what hours they are to be opened and under what conditions, i.e., as long
as the golf course is open, they should be open.
Mr. Powers said at a recent meeting with the Board of Finance and the
Pollution Control Commission regarding the proposed pulverizer, the
Chairman of the Board of Finance has asked for the cost of "going it alone"
Mr. Schneidermeyer of the Central Connecticut Regional Planning Agency will
work up the figures and the Commission will go back to the Board of Finance.
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Mr. Powers read a 1.etter from Mr. Thomas Keller in which he advises that
he would like to serve on the Park and Recreation Commission.
Mr. Powers announced that State Personnel has advised that the following
passed the test for Maintenance Engineer:
1. Henry Gromak-New Britain
2. Richard Russell-New Britain
3. Robert Wolf-Kensington
Mr. Powers said the three top candidates would be notified by State Per-
sonnel of their grade. The next step will be to interview each of the
men at a Selectmen's Meeting. Mr. Powers said he hoped to have a panel
interview the men, consisting of the Selectmen, Morgan Seelye and Mr.
Rogean, Superintendent of Schools.
Mr. Powers read a letter from the Department of Transportation in which
they advise that a survey will be made of the Paper Goods Pond Bridge on
Percival Avenue. The survey will commence in February of 1972.
Mr. Rio asked if anything had been done regarding the claim of an Alling
Street boy who allegedly was injured when his bicycle struck a catch basin.
Mr. Powers said we are waiting for the recommendations from Town Counsel.
The meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
spectfully submitted
P~tricia A Casella
Secretary
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